An applicant for initial issuance of a certificate under this chapter shall show that the applicant has acquired one year of experience. This experience shall include providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which were verified by a licensee, meeting requirements prescribed by the board, by rule promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26. Acceptable experience may be gained through employment in government, industry, academia, or public practice. Any person holding a valid certificate issued by this state prior to July 1, 2002, is deemed to have met the requirements of this section.
SDCL 36-20B-21